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Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
Inspirational story of a dolphin who beats the odds.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again
Parents need to know there is nothing of concern in this animal tale. It opens with a badly wounded dolphin caught in a crab trap, but doesn't dwell on the details of her injuries. The rest of the book focuses on positive developments in her rehabilitation. Families may want to go online after reading this book and check out the Scholastic Discussion Guide or take a 45-minute Virtual Field Trip to visit Winter.
Read our full review by Darienne Hosley Stewart
Families Can Talk About
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